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Canada – The Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing and press conference on the next steps for Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy
The Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing and press conference on the next steps for Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy Gatineau and Montréal, Quebec – May 13, 2022 – Media representatives are advised that senior officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing on the next steps for Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy. The briefing will be on background only and is not for attribution. Event: Technical Briefing via Zoom Date: Monday, May 16, 2022 Time: 9:30 a.m. (EDT) Location: Zoom Webinar Following the technical briefing, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven ... Read more
Canada – Government of Canada tables the Final Report of the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying and Mental Illness
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, with the support of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, tabled the final report of the Expert Panel on MAID and Mental Illness (Expert Panel) in Parliament. This was a requirement of the MAID legislation that came into force on March 17, 2021. May 13, 2022 | Ottawa Ontario | Health Canada Medical assistance in dying (MAID) remains an important and deeply personal issue for many Canadians. The Government of ... Read more
Canada – The Government of Canada provides update on support for Indigenous communities regarding residential schools
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada; and the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will provide an update on the Government of Canada’s actions and investments to support Indigenous communities regarding the ongoing impacts of residential schools. Ottawa, Ontario — The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada; and the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will provide an update on the Government of Canada’s actions and investments to support ... Read more
Canada – Government of Canada investing to support economic development in Wahgoshig First Nation
FedNor funding to help create five new businesses and maintain at least five more FedNor funding to help create five new businesses and maintain at least five more May 13, 2022 – Wahgoshig First Nation, ON Strong municipalities and First Nation communities are key to a thriving regional economy. That is why we are working to help them develop and diversify their local economies. Through its Regional Development Agencies, such as FedNor, the federal government is investing to strengthen rural communities and enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow and create meaningful jobs for Canadians. The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister ... Read more
Canada – Government of Canada to announce support for seniors in their communities
The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, will be in Winnipeg to announce New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funding for community-based projects to support seniors across the country. The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, will be in Winnipeg to announce New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funding for community-based projects to support seniors across the country. A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. Date: Monday, May 16, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. CDT Place: University of Manitoba – Centre on Aging ... Read more